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Updated · MMA Junkie · Jun 6Baraniewski Tipped to Submit Tafa in Round 2 as Undefeated Pole Enters at -420
3 articles · Updated · MMA Junkie · Jun 6Summary
- Dan Tom picked Iwo Baraniewski to beat Junior Tafa by second-round submission in Saturday's UFC Fight Night 278 main-card opener in Las Vegas.
- Baraniewski is 8-0 overall and 2-0 in the UFC, with both Octagon wins ending in first-round finishes against Ibo Aslan and Austen Lane.
- Tafa enters at 7-5 overall and 3-5 in the UFC after a first-round stoppage of Kevin Christian in May snapped a two-fight skid.
- FanDuel lists Baraniewski as a heavy -420 favorite against Tafa at +310, with the bout expected around 8:10 p.m. ET on Paramount+.
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